This photo was passed around the Legion a few weeks ago and we struck out on the insignia. A couple of ideas on the aircraft. Thought I would offer it up here to see if it provokes some thoughts. I am told these are Canadians, and that is all I know for certain. Thanks for taking time to have a go at more recognition. cheers, phil
Hi Phil, I believe I can rule out a B-24 Liberator, but as the two seem to be seated it could be a four engined aircraft. The first pilot on the left and the second pilot on the right. Could be of course, just be two ladies in a posed photo Sorry I can't be more sure.
'Motor Transport' & 'AWV' below? Seems to be a fair few variants of 'Motor Transport Service', from WW1, through the US, and on to the colonies, but I know little or nothing about 'em. Speculating that the second part of AWV refers to 'women volunteers'? : Google Link or two there might be fruitful. Hopefully someone will potter along that actually knows...
Phil, The Lady on the right has a rectangular badge under the top badge which is showing something like a bird. I can make out the last letters of the bottom row which appear to be .....gary. Could there be a Calgary connection. The uniform badge does not appear to be that of the WASP. Certainly looks like a four engine plane cockpit as there are four throttle levers. Regards Tom
Phil, I can make out the last letters of the bottom row which appear to be .....gary. AMERICAN WOMENS VOLUNTARY SERVICES AMERICAN & SERVICES are picked out in different colours making them hard to see in B&W.
My heroes. Knew it would not take long to find a sharp pencil in the drawer! Well done all. Now, of course, the question is -- what bird are these birds in? Obvious a four engine, and I know what the Lib console looks like, so agree with that. thanks again all. cheers, phil
even better website to answer the question American Women's Voluntary Services uniform, circa 1942 - The Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project - University Archives - University Libraries thanks again all. phil
My heroes. Knew it would not take long to find a sharp pencil in the drawer! Well done all. World War 2 Talk: Ze 'ome of Hercule Poirot.
Looks like the US W.A.C. eagle Google Image Result for http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/53271397.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=38FCB2103A208D77F90D543CEDB9E9FE9858AEC211D7E88D88A2E6ECC71B6FC9
Phil, I believe the plane is a Douglas C54D. JetPhotos.Net Photo ยป T.4-5 (CN: 10824) Spain - Air Force Douglas C-54D Skymaster by Jeroen Stroes Regards Tom
Aren't these ladies Aviation Women Volunteers. They flew aircraft from the factories to their assigned squadrons. Think this is a Douglas.
Za, You took the homage right out of my knees. Thanks Tom. Great catch on that. I spent about a half hour roaming around four engine cockpits of the internet and didn't see this baby. cheers, phil
Phil Bit late in on this but thought they were too well made up to be hard working Canadian women transporting Aircraft as they were - and still are a bit more down to earth...... Chers
We did have some of that discussion at the Legion, Tom. Did look a lot more like a photo op than a run of the mill shot of Madge and Blanche. Got your garden in yet, Tom. It is snowing here again, (%^&%*$&#!!! cheers, phil
Phil the plot is waterlogged and can't get at it as yet - snow last night at the 5000' level so just rain and more rain and it is thought that the Pacific is down a quart Cheers - good to hear from you again...
